In a dramatic development reflecting escalating tensions in the region, local sources reported that Israeli forces have targeted oil facilities belonging to a French company in Lebanon, following what appears to be a diplomatic dispute with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Reports confirmed that a gas station owned by the French company “TotalEnergies” in the southern suburb of Beirut was hit during recent Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon.
Eyewitnesses said that the explosion resulting from the raid led to a large fire at the station, necessitating the urgent intervention of firefighting and civil defense teams. No immediate information was available about human casualties from this attack.
This serious development comes at a time when French-Israeli relations are witnessing increasing tension, especially after statements by President Macron criticizing Israeli military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.
BREAKING🚨
Israel has targeted *FRENCH* Multinational Company TotalEnergies gas station in Beirut.
This comes after Emmanuel Macron BANNED military aid to Israel.
Netanyahu is a psychopath and has now targeted a major French company…🇫🇷🇮🇱 pic.twitter.com/iPRAjNs9vi
— Pelham (@Resist_05) October 5, 2024